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... Contents...iii Notices...viii Safety information ix About this guide x M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series specifications summary xii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS AI Lifestyle unique features 1-5 1.3.3 ASUS intelligent performance and overclocking features1-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Placement direction 2-2 2.2.2 Screw holes 2-2 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 2-3 2.2.4 Layout contents 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU...
... Contents...iii Notices...viii Safety information ix About this guide x M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series specifications summary xii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS AI Lifestyle unique features 1-5 1.3.3 ASUS intelligent performance and overclocking features1-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Placement direction 2-2 2.2.2 Screw holes 2-2 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 2-3 2.2.4 Layout contents 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU...
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... 2 devices 6 x Serial ATA signal cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable ASUS Cool Mempipe (WiFi-AP Ediition Only) ASUS Q-Shield 1 x ASUS Q-Connector Kit (USB, 1394, system panel; ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 1- 1.1 Welcome! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents...
... 2 devices 6 x Serial ATA signal cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable ASUS Cool Mempipe (WiFi-AP Ediition Only) ASUS Q-Shield 1 x ASUS Q-Connector Kit (USB, 1394, system panel; ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 1- 1.1 Welcome! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents...
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...images. Multi-VGA support This motherboard is supported by some of media files to www.asus. Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s technology and SATA-On-The-Go This motherboard supports the next-generation hard...motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 devices for superb graphics performance. Refer to external devices. Native DDR2 1066 support This motherboard is the first AMD® platform with a real-time 3D-rendered previews within ATI Catalyst™ Control Center. CrossFireX™ allows higher antialiasing, anisotropic filtering, shading, and texture settings. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series...
...images. Multi-VGA support This motherboard is supported by some of media files to www.asus. Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s technology and SATA-On-The-Go This motherboard supports the next-generation hard...motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 devices for superb graphics performance. Refer to external devices. Native DDR2 1066 support This motherboard is the first AMD® platform with a real-time 3D-rendered previews within ATI Catalyst™ Control Center. CrossFireX™ allows higher antialiasing, anisotropic filtering, shading, and texture settings. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series...
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... or overclocking modes. The motherboard uses a special design on DIMM_A1 and DIMM_B1 sockets only. You can continue running at most. ASUS Cool Mempipe (WiFi-AP Edition only) ASUS Cool Mempipe supports unparalleled memory overclocking via innovative thermal solutions. ASUS Cool Mempipe supports the thermal dissipation of critical heat generating components. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 1- See page 5-31 for...
... or overclocking modes. The motherboard uses a special design on DIMM_A1 and DIMM_B1 sockets only. You can continue running at most. ASUS Cool Mempipe (WiFi-AP Edition only) ASUS Cool Mempipe supports unparalleled memory overclocking via innovative thermal solutions. ASUS Cool Mempipe supports the thermal dissipation of critical heat generating components. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 1- See page 5-31 for...
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... disk containing the BIOS file. See pages 4-5 and 4-36 for details. When using an OS-based flash utility. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 1- See page 4-37 for details. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to the motherboard. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. See pages 4-33 and 5-9 for a more colorful and vivid...
... disk containing the BIOS file. See pages 4-5 and 4-36 for details. When using an OS-based flash utility. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 1- See page 4-37 for details. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to the motherboard. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. See pages 4-33 and 5-9 for a more colorful and vivid...
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Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.4 System memory 2-12 2.5 Expansion slots 2-20 2.6 Jumper 2-24 2.7 Connectors 2-25 ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series
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... or plugging in the bag that you install or remove any motherboard component. The green LED lights up to indicate that the system is a reminder that came with a standby power LED. M3A32-MVP DELUXE SB_PWR ® ON Standby Power M3A32-MVP DELUXE Onboard LED OFF Powered Off ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 2- The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions...
... or plugging in the bag that you install or remove any motherboard component. The green LED lights up to indicate that the system is a reminder that came with a standby power LED. M3A32-MVP DELUXE SB_PWR ® ON Standby Power M3A32-MVP DELUXE Onboard LED OFF Powered Off ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 2- The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions...
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Socket AM2+/AM2 M3A32-MVP DELUXE DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_A2 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B2 (64 bit,240-pin module) EATXPWR PRI_IDE 30.5cm (12.0in) 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 24.5cm (9.6in) WFG (WiFi-AP Edition only) KB_USB56 EATX12V CPU_FAN SPDIF_O12 USB34... SATA13 Super I/O SATA24 CHA_FAN1 SATA_RAID12 PWR_FAN USB78 SB_PWR USB910 CHASSIS CLRTC PANEL Refer to 2.7 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 2-
Socket AM2+/AM2 M3A32-MVP DELUXE DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_A2 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B2 (64 bit,240-pin module) EATXPWR PRI_IDE 30.5cm (12.0in) 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 24.5cm (9.6in) WFG (WiFi-AP Edition only) KB_USB56 EATX12V CPU_FAN SPDIF_O12 USB34... SATA13 Super I/O SATA24 CHA_FAN1 SATA_RAID12 PWR_FAN USB78 SB_PWR USB910 CHASSIS CLRTC PANEL Refer to 2.7 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 2-
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Fit the fan to the fan and motherboard components. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 2-11 Installing the optional fan with an active CPU cooler will interfere with the airflow and destabilize the system. 1. Carefully push down the fan until ... fan only if you are using a passive cooler or a water cooler. The photo shows the fan installed on the motherboard. • Plug the optional fan cable to the CHA_FAN1/2 connector on the motherboard. • Make sure the optional fan is installed correctly to prevent damage to the grooved edge of the heatsink. 3.
Fit the fan to the fan and motherboard components. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 2-11 Installing the optional fan with an active CPU cooler will interfere with the airflow and destabilize the system. 1. Carefully push down the fan until ... fan only if you are using a passive cooler or a water cooler. The photo shows the fan installed on the motherboard. • Plug the optional fan cable to the CHA_FAN1/2 connector on the motherboard. • Make sure the optional fan is installed correctly to prevent damage to the grooved edge of the heatsink. 3.
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...; If you install Windows® XP/Vista 32-bit operation system, a total memory of less than 3GB because the address space is recommended. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel configuration. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you..., 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB unbuffered ECC and non‑ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. Populated Populated Populated Sockets DIMM_A2 (black) DIMM_B1 (yellow) - ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 2-13 The system maps the total size of 128 Mb chips.
...; If you install Windows® XP/Vista 32-bit operation system, a total memory of less than 3GB because the address space is recommended. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel configuration. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you..., 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB unbuffered ECC and non‑ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. Populated Populated Populated Sockets DIMM_A2 (black) DIMM_B1 (yellow) - ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 2-13 The system maps the total size of 128 Mb chips.
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... Heat-Sink Package DS NT5TU64M8BE-25C SS NT5TU64M8BE-25C DS A3R12E3HEF641B9A05 SS A3R12E3HEF641B9A05 DS N2TU51280BE-25C DS Part No. Visit the ASUS website for AM2 CPU Size 512MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 2048MB 512MB 1024MB 512MB 1024MB 512MB 1024MB 512MB 1024MB 512MB 1024MB 1024MB... Apacer A-DATA A-DATA KINGMAX KINGMAX Transcend Transcend Super Talent Super Talent NANYA NANYA PSC PSC Elixir Chip No. M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-800MHz capability for the latest DDR2-1066/800/667/533MHz QVL. 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information
... Heat-Sink Package DS NT5TU64M8BE-25C SS NT5TU64M8BE-25C DS A3R12E3HEF641B9A05 SS A3R12E3HEF641B9A05 DS N2TU51280BE-25C DS Part No. Visit the ASUS website for AM2 CPU Size 512MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 2048MB 512MB 1024MB 512MB 1024MB 512MB 1024MB 512MB 1024MB 512MB 1024MB 1024MB... Apacer A-DATA A-DATA KINGMAX KINGMAX Transcend Transcend Super Talent Super Talent NANYA NANYA PSC PSC Elixir Chip No. M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-800MHz capability for the latest DDR2-1066/800/667/533MHz QVL. 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667MHz capability for AM2 CPU Size 512MB 256MB 256MB 2048MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 256MB 512MB 256MB 512MB ... ••• •• •• •• ••• ••• ••• ••• • • ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 2-15 SS/ DS D6408TEBGGL3U SS HYB18T256800AF3S SS 6SBI2D9DCG SS E1108AB-6E-E DS HYB18T512160BF-3S SS HYB18T512800BF3S SS HYB18T512800BF3S DS K4T51163QC-ZCE6 SS ZCE6K4T51083QC SS K4T51163QC...
M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667MHz capability for AM2 CPU Size 512MB 256MB 256MB 2048MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 256MB 512MB 256MB 512MB ... ••• •• •• •• ••• ••• ••• ••• • • ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 2-15 SS/ DS D6408TEBGGL3U SS HYB18T256800AF3S SS 6SBI2D9DCG SS E1108AB-6E-E DS HYB18T512160BF-3S SS HYB18T512800BF3S SS HYB18T512800BF3S DS K4T51163QC-ZCE6 SS ZCE6K4T51083QC SS K4T51163QC...
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...; • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-533MHz capability for AM2 CPU Size 512MB 1024MB 2048MB 512MB 1024MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 256MB 1024MB 256MB 1024MB 512MB 512MB...
...; • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-533MHz capability for AM2 CPU Size 512MB 1024MB 2048MB 512MB 1024MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 256MB 1024MB 256MB 1024MB 512MB 512MB...
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... drivers in this section. 6.1.1 Requirements • CrossFire™ Edition graphics card (Master) • CrossFire™-ready graphics card (Slave) • CrossFire™-ready motherboard, such as the ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series motherboard. • Make sure that your graphics card driver supports the ATI® CrossFire™ Technology. Download the latest driver from the support CD for...
... drivers in this section. 6.1.1 Requirements • CrossFire™ Edition graphics card (Master) • CrossFire™-ready graphics card (Slave) • CrossFire™-ready motherboard, such as the ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series motherboard. • Make sure that your graphics card driver supports the ATI® CrossFire™ Technology. Download the latest driver from the support CD for...
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...) Optional fan for Water-Cooling or Passive-cooling only ASUS motherboard support DVD User guide WiFi-AP Solo user guide (WiFi...motherboard delivers a host of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard I/O modules Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 1 x Multi-functional module (1-port IEEE 1394a module and 2-port USB 2.0 module) ASUS CrossFire™ bridge cables 1 x Serial ATA power cable for buying an ASUS® M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series motherboard! ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series...
...) Optional fan for Water-Cooling or Passive-cooling only ASUS motherboard support DVD User guide WiFi-AP Solo user guide (WiFi...motherboard delivers a host of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard I/O modules Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 1 x Multi-functional module (1-port IEEE 1394a module and 2-port USB 2.0 module) ASUS CrossFire™ bridge cables 1 x Serial ATA power cable for buying an ASUS® M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series motherboard! ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series...
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...8226; C*: Supports 4 modules inserted into both the yellow and black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website for AM2 CPU Size 512MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 2048MB 512MB 1024MB 512MB 1024MB 512MB 1024MB 512MB 1024MB 512MB 1024MB 1024MB 512MB ...Crucial Apacer A-DATA A-DATA KINGMAX KINGMAX Transcend Transcend Super Talent Super Talent NANYA NANYA PSC PSC Elixir Chip No. M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-800MHz capability for the latest DDR2-1066/800/667/533MHz QVL. 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information
...8226; C*: Supports 4 modules inserted into both the yellow and black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website for AM2 CPU Size 512MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 2048MB 512MB 1024MB 512MB 1024MB 512MB 1024MB 512MB 1024MB 512MB 1024MB 1024MB 512MB ...Crucial Apacer A-DATA A-DATA KINGMAX KINGMAX Transcend Transcend Super Talent Super Talent NANYA NANYA PSC PSC Elixir Chip No. M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-800MHz capability for the latest DDR2-1066/800/667/533MHz QVL. 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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...;• ••• •• •• •• ••• ••• ••• ••• • • ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 2-15 M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667MHz capability for AM2 CPU Size 512MB 256MB 256MB 2048MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 256MB 512MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 512MB 256MB...
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... HY5PS121621CFP-C4 HY5PS12821CFP-C4 32M16CEDG 64M8CEDG E5108AB-5C-E E5108AE-5C-E KKEA88E4AAK-37 5MB22D9DCN AM4B5708GQJS5D AM4B5708GQJS5D Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package SS/ DS Part No. M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-533MHz capability for AM2 CPU Size 512MB 1024MB 2048MB 512MB 1024MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 256MB 1024MB 256MB 1024MB 512MB 512MB...
... HY5PS121621CFP-C4 HY5PS12821CFP-C4 32M16CEDG 64M8CEDG E5108AB-5C-E E5108AE-5C-E KKEA88E4AAK-37 5MB22D9DCN AM4B5708GQJS5D AM4B5708GQJS5D Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package SS/ DS Part No. M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-533MHz capability for AM2 CPU Size 512MB 1024MB 2048MB 512MB 1024MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 256MB 1024MB 256MB 1024MB 512MB 512MB...
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... following operating systems: - Close all current applications. 2. Go to install multi-graphics processing units (GPU) graphics cards. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 6- Follow the installation procedures in your system. Windows® XP 32-bit (Home or Professional) with Service Pack 2...8482; Edition graphics card (Master) • CrossFire™-ready graphics card (Slave) • CrossFire™-ready motherboard, such as the ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series motherboard. • Make sure that your current graphics card driver/s. 4. Select your graphics card driver supports the ATI...
... following operating systems: - Close all current applications. 2. Go to install multi-graphics processing units (GPU) graphics cards. ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series 6- Follow the installation procedures in your system. Windows® XP 32-bit (Home or Professional) with Service Pack 2...8482; Edition graphics card (Master) • CrossFire™-ready graphics card (Slave) • CrossFire™-ready motherboard, such as the ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe Series motherboard. • Make sure that your current graphics card driver/s. 4. Select your graphics card driver supports the ATI...